Cylindromatous

/ˌsɪlɪndroʊˈmeɪtəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the characteristics of a cylindroma or cylindromata; characterized by cylindrical tumor growth.

Etymology

From 'cylindroma' + suffix '-ous' (characterized by or full of), creating a medical adjective to describe tissues or conditions affected by cylindromas.

Kelly Says

Doctors use this adjective when describing skin that's affected by these strange cylindrical tumors, essentially medical shorthand for 'full of those weird little drum-shaped bumps'!

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